As a Coeliac, I find it so hard to find gluten free granolas in the supermarket that aren’t full of sugar or being sold for a ridiculous price. I LOVE to snack on granola, so much so that I have been known to eat an entire bag in the space of an hour over work (terrible I know, but when it tastes so good how can you not?!).

I’ve tried to make a range of types of granola and this has to be my favourite (with peanut butter granola falling very close behind!). I absolutely love the flavour of coconut and the crunch of pecans – this recipe combines the two which never fails to impress.

This recipe is perfect with milk and fresh banana slices, as a topper for yoghurt or a crumble, or as a snack out of the jar! It isn’t greasy so don’t be worried about eating it as a snack!

Ingredients:

100g gluten free jumbo oats

30g chia seeds

50g pecans, whole

50g mixed seeds

1/2 tsp carob powder (optional)

1/2 tsp mixed spice

60g jumbo raisins

50g flaked coconut

40g coconut oil, melted

40g date nectar (or maple syrup/honey)

Method:

Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.

Add all dry ingredients [excluding raisins] into a bowl and mix until well combined.

Add the melted coconut oil and date nectar into the bowl and stir until all the oats are coated.

Pour onto the tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 10-12 minutes until the oats are just starting to turn golden. Remove from oven and stir in the raisins.

Mince pies are such a traditional Christmas treat – no doubt they’ll be served at every house you visit, every shop you pop into and I’d be very surprised if you’ve not had one in the last couple of days!

These mince pies are so easy to make, are healthy and yet still taste so delicious. They’re full of easy-to-find nutrient dense ingredients and make surprisingly little mess (always a bonus at this time of year)! You’ve got every allergen covered as they’re gluten free, egg free, vegan and dairy free too!

Ingredients:

For the Tart:

350g medjool dates (or another type of date, soaked in boiling water for an hour)

I'm Beth, a Runner, Coeliac and Freelance Blogger. If I'm not out pounding the pavements in neon lycra I'm either eating peanut butter out of the jar in my PJs or wishing I could be doing one (or both) of the two. 🥑